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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
秫shúa glutinous variety of milletn, 10 strokes, radical 禾
秫shúbroomcorn millet (Panicum spp.)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 禾
秫shúPanicum italicumunknown, 10 strokes, radical 禾
秫shúglutinous milletunknown, 10 strokes, radical 禾
shú(shu2)shu T2
  1. 1a glutinous variety of millet
  2. 2broomcorn millet (Panicum spp.)
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March 24, 2026

秫shú(shu2)

The character 秫 (shú) refers to a specific type of millet known for its glutinous texture, commonly used in various traditional Chinese dishes. This grain is particularly significant in agricultural regions where it is cultivated for both food and cultural practices, often associated with harvest festivals and regional cuisines.

Strokes10Radical禾
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 秫 is not just a food source but also plays a role in traditional festivals where millet dishes are prepared to celebrate the harvest, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese history.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 秫 as a 'sticky' grain, where the radical 禾 (grain) indicates it’s a crop, and the character itself can remind you of 'shoo,' as in 'shoo away the dry grains.' Picture a bowl of glutinous millet sticking together, highlighting its texture.

Meanings of 秫

shú(shu2)
1a glutinous variety of millet
2broomcorn millet (Panicum spp.)
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About 秫

秫Simplified
10Strokes
禾Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 秫, remember it is typically found in a more formal context related to agriculture or culinary discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of millet; be clear when discussing specific varieties. It often collocates with terms like '粥' (porridge) or '饭' (rice).

HSK Study Tips

Although 秫 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to agricultural terms that may appear in higher levels. Focus on the usage of grain-related vocabulary and their contexts in cooking or farming.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 秫 with other grains like 稻 (rice) or 小麦 (wheat). For example, saying '我喜欢吃稻' (I like to eat rice) when they mean glutinous millet is incorrect. Instead, use '我喜欢吃秫'.

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Etymology of 秫

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)术
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Origin

秫 = 禾 + 术. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 秫

IDS Structure⿰禾术
秫Full Character
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禾he2
left
术shu4
right
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How to say a glutinous variety of millet in Chinese

“a glutinous variety of millet” in Chinese is秫shú

The character 秫 (shú) refers to a specific type of millet known for its glutinous texture, commonly used in various traditional Chinese dishes. This grain is particularly significant in agricultural regions where it is cultivated for both food and cultural practices, often associated with harvest festivals and regional cuisines.

When to use 秫

When using 秫, remember it is typically found in a more formal context related to agriculture or culinary discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of millet; be clear when discussing specific varieties. It often collocates with terms like '粥' (porridge) or '饭' (rice).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 秫 with other grains like 稻 (rice) or 小麦 (wheat). For example, saying '我喜欢吃稻' (I like to eat rice) when they mean glutinous millet is incorrect. Instead, use '我喜欢吃秫'.

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Word Family of 秫

Words Containing This Character2
秫shúPanicum italicum
秫米Panicum italicum
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Frequently Asked Questions about 秫

It is often used in porridge and traditional festive dishes, especially in rural areas.

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